Tsiafajavona Ankaratra | |
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  Tsiafajavona Ankaratra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E | |
| Country | 
Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Eric Ratsiandavana |
| Elevation | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Postal code | 104 |
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census. [2] It is situated at 12 km from Ambatolampy and 79 km from the capital Antananarivo. [3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. [2]
Mountains
The third highest peak in Madagascar, the Mount Tsiafajavona is situated in this municipality.
Roads
The unpaved Regional Road — Rip73 leads to Ambatolampy over 12 km. It is in a good state of conservation.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ La Commune de Tsiafajavona
Capital:
Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E
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Tsiafajavona Ankaratra | |
|---|---|
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E | |
| Country |
Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Eric Ratsiandavana |
| Elevation | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) |
| Population (2001)
[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
| Postal code | 104 |
Tsiafajavona Ankaratra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census. [2] It is situated at 12 km from Ambatolampy and 79 km from the capital Antananarivo. [3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are beans and maize. Industry and services provide both employment for 1% of the population. [2]
Mountains
The third highest peak in Madagascar, the Mount Tsiafajavona is situated in this municipality.
Roads
The unpaved Regional Road — Rip73 leads to Ambatolampy over 12 km. It is in a good state of conservation.
References
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ La Commune de Tsiafajavona
Capital:
Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) | | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
19°23′S 47°21′E / 19.383°S 47.350°E
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